Medical Assistant - Pain Medicine & Acupuncture

Boston Children's Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Pain Medicine program, including the Chronic Pain, Headache, and Acupuncture clinics. You will work under licensed clinicians to maintain efficient, patient-centered outpatient care and act as a liaison for patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires documenting vital signs, preparing rooms and equipment, and assisting with procedures while adapting to fluctuating patient volumes and space

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CPR and Basic Life Support certification required.
• NCCA-recognized Medical Certification or certification to be completed within one year of hire.
• Acceptable certifications: CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, CMAC (or eligible for certification).

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow across Chronic Pain, Headache, and Acupuncture clinics.
• Prepare patients for visits; document vital signs and clinical information.
• Prepare exam, treatment, acupuncture, and procedure rooms before and between patients.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available for visits and procedures; assist with inventory.
• Assist clinicians with patient care, procedures, and treatments within MA scope.
• Support Acupuncture program with room prep, patient flow, and supplies.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and clinical team.
• Coordinate clinic activities and respond to changing volumes throughout the day.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, patient-ready environment.
• Follow hospital infection prevention, patient ID, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

CPR/BLS

MA certification eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Pain Medicine program, including the Chronic Pain, Headache, and Acupuncture clinics. You will work under licensed clinicians to maintain efficient, patient-centered outpatient care and act as a liaison for patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires documenting vital signs, preparing rooms and equipment, and assisting with procedures while adapting to fluctuating patient volumes and space